Vintage Stock Footage
1956 New York City
150 clips filmed in New York City during 1956, scanned from original 8mm and Super 8 home movie reels. Every clip page shows the source reel it came from and the evidence behind its date and place.
$149 flat license · royalty-free worldwide
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New York City (1956): Three Men Walking Through City Street Whilst People Watch On
New York City (1956): Vintage Movie Footage Of A Stickball Game Being Played On An
New York City (1956): Two Men Play Catch In The Middle Of A City Road
New York City (1956): A Group Of Friends Hanging Out And Walking In A City Street
New York City (1956): The Thief Who Ran Away From God And Himself In A Cold City
New York City (1956): A Caucasian Man Plays Catch In The Middle Of A City Road
New York City (1956): Man Running Down The Street In A City
New York City (1956): A Lady In A Dress And Man Without A Shirt Walk Down A City
New York City (1956): We Were Young We Were Free
New York City (1956): The Person Is Running Very Fastly In The Outside Of The
New York City (1956): Many Of The Persons Are In The Roadside Walking
New York City (1956): One Person We All Surrounding The In The Other People
New York City (1956): Group Of Adult Men Playing A Game Of Baseball In The Middle
New York City (1956): Footage Shows Four Men Sitting On Some Steps Outside A House
New York City (1956): Several Adult Men Playing A Game Of Baseball In The Middle
New York City (1956): Fun Hot Thirstravel Boat Very Big And Go Far To Different
New York City (1956): Enjoying The Dog At A Family And Friends Party At Night
New York City (1956): A Man And Woman Walking Together On A Sidewalk In The City
New York City (1956): Tall White Man In Suit And Tie Walking Along Beach
New York City (1956): A Man Is Running To Catch A Ball On Street In Game
New York City (1956): Two Women Dancing In The Street Camera Cuts To Two Men
New York City (1956): Man,Woman And Possibly Their Teenage Son Talking And
New York City (1956): Party Between Friends And Family With A Participant Playing
New York City (1956): Family Time Trying To Take A Picture With New Baby The Dog
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1956 New York City footage is available?
Stockfilm preserves authentic 1956 New York City home movies on 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm reels restored to 4K. Expect candid daily life, streetscapes, travel, family events, and period-accurate fashion and vehicles, all shot on real film stock from the era.
What format was 1956 New York City footage shot on?
1950s home movies were shot on Standard 8mm, introduced in 1932, and on 16mm. Super 8 did not exist yet. We scan original reels at 4K and color-correct each clip while preserving authentic film grain.
Can I license 1956 New York City stock footage commercially?
Yes. The clips shown on this page are available for royalty-free direct licensing from Stockfilm for film, documentary, advertising, and online use.
Where can I download 1956 New York City archival footage?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.